AFCON Winner Pops Up on the Radar of Barcelona Ahead of the Summer Transfer Window

• Kalidou Koulibaly has emerged as a subject of interest for Spanish giants Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window
• The Napoli star is Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez's prime target for his backline when the window opens in summer
• Kalidou Koulibaly led Senegal to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations success in Cameroon early this month

Kalidou Koulibaly could finally be leaving Italian giants Napoli in the summer transfer window after links with Spanish heavyweight Barcelona.

The experienced center-back is reported to be Xavi's first option for a defender when the window opens in July.

According to 13 Football, the Africa Cup of Nations winner will be leaving Napoli following interest from Xavi and Barcelona.

Xavi is poised on improving his squad after inheriting a crestfallen Barcelona side that were struggling in La Liga.

The former Barcelona captain has managed to change the atmosphere in camp as the Catalans continue to climb up on the La Liga table.

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Since Xavi's arrival, he has managed to bring in Adama Traore, former teammate Dani Alves and Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng.

The trio have been instrumental in the change of fortunes at the Camp Nou.

Meanwhile, Koulibaly has been key to Napoli's return to top of the serie A following his swashbuckling performances for the club.

The Senegal captain is expected to cost Barcelona in the region of 70 million euros with a season left on his contract at Napoli.

He also helped Senegal to their first Africa Cup of Nations triumph early this month.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Barcelona on Sunday night, 27 February, continued with their impressive performance this season by beating visiting Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in Spanish La Liga encounter.

Xavi and his wards went into this Spanish La Liga battle against Athletic Bilbao with boosted morale having defeated Napoli in the Europa League round of 32 clash.

Barcelona players were impressive in the game against Napoli beating the Italian side in front of their fans in which Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was unable to score.